Herodotus , Paul Cartledge (Introduction), Tom Holland (Translator)
The Histories: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition-RoughCut) (Penguin Classics Deluxe Editions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143107545
- author:
- Herodotus , Paul Cartledge (Introduction), Tom Holland (Translator)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 880
- Dimensions:
- 14.4 x 3.6 x 21.4 cm
- Genre:
- History, Ancient History & Civilisation, Greece
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Histories, a masterpiece of Western history, comes alive in this vibrant translation. Composed around 440 BC, Herodotus' work is the earliest surviving nonfiction, spanning from the Trojan War to the epic conflict between the Persian empire and the Greek city-states in the fifth century BC.
This Penguin Classics Deluxe edition features a comprehensive array of tools to guide readers, making Herodotus' fresh and accessible once more. With over 70 years of publishing classic literature, Penguin has established itself as a leading publisher, offering authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors.
Beautifully packaged, this edition is perfect for anyone looking to explore the foundations of Western culture and the events that continue to shape our world today.
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